School of Economics and Business Administration Fact-Sheet 2013 / 2014 GENERAL INFORMATION University Name: University website address: School website address: Web link for incoming Students: CONTACTS intrel-eco@unav.es Head of International Office Ms. Maria del Carmen Bielza mcbielza@unav.es Tel. + 00 34 948 425 600 Ext. 802779 Fax. + 00 34 948 425 626 Secretary of International Office Ms. Amaia Urtasun aurtasunz@unav.es Tel. + 00 34 948 425 625 Tel. + 00 34 948 425 600 Ext. 802436 Fax: + 00 34 948 425 626 Address Oficina de Relaciones Internacionales Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales Universidad de Navarra 31009 Pamplona Spain Universidad de Navarra http://www.unav.es/english/ http://www.unav.es/facultad/econom/english http://www.unav.es/facultad/econom/incoming NOMINATION DEADLINES Fall 2013: May 1st 2013 Spring 2014: October 1st 2013 Nominations have to be submitted to the following email address: intrel-eco@unav.es by attaching the nomination form that will be previously sent to you. APPLICATION DEADLINES Fall 2013: June 1st 2013 Spring 2014: November 1st 2013 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Application materials and information will be sent by the International Relations Office of the School of Economics and Business Administration. You can also find this information on ‘How do I apply?’ on the following link: http://www.unav.es/facultad/econom/your-university-has-an-agreement Application forms and supporting documents can be sent to us by courier to the above University address. TERM DATES Fall 2013: September 2nd - November 29h 2013 Exams: 2nd-23rd December 2013 Orientation Week begins: August 30th 2013 Expected Arrival Date: August 29th 2013 Spring 2014: January 7th – April 30th 2014 Exams: 2nd-24th May 2014 Orientation Week begins: January 7th 2014 Expected Arrival Date: January 6th 2014 Retake exams: 14th- 28th June 2014 Term dates are approximate. They might be subject to small changes. Vacations: Winter/Christmas: December 24th 2013 - January 6th 2014 Spring/Easter: April 17th - 27th 2014 ORIENTATION The International Relations Office of the University of Navarra will host orientation activities for all International Students (campus tour, explanation of the library and other facilities, visit to the city of Pamplona and trip to San Sebastián). Additional activities and trips are organized through the year. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Spanish and English LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Intermediate level of Spanish recommended (e.g. DELE B2 or SAT 540-670).Not mandatory. INSTITUTE OF SPANISH AND LANGUAGE CULTURE (ILCE): http://www.unav.es/centro/ilce/courses Intensive Spanish Summer Course August (Cost of this course not included in the exchange agreement) COURSES IN ENGLISH http://www.unav.es/facultad/econom/subjects-in-englisj COURSES IN SPANISH http://www.unav.es/facultad/econom/grado APPROXIMATE LIVING COSTS Off Campus Accommodation: 200 Euros- 400 Euros (per month, not including food) Food: 160 Euros- 300 Euros (off campus/per month) Other Living Expenses: Travel and Social Activities (dependent on student) Local Transportation: 20 Euros month, most things are within walking distance. LEARNING EXPECTATIONS Class Format: Most are Lecture/Discussion courses. Exams, Personal Dissertations and Oral Presentations Attendance: Attendance is mandatory and often taken into account for the final grade. Additionally all testable materials are covered in class Participation: Participation can count for up to 30% of the final grade Grading: Grades range from 0-10 5= Pass, 6-7= Good, 8= Very Good, 9= Excellent, 10=Honors Course Load: 30 ECTS/semester Examinations: Midterm Examinations are common, Final Examinations standard. HEALTH INSURANCE Mandatory Insurance: No Students will be accepted without proof of health insurance Students must have adequate coverage before arrival. This is the responsibility of the student. STUDENT SERVICES AVAILABLE Accommodation: Please visit the following link http://www.unav.es/futurosalumnos/alojamiento.php?idioma=en Buddy Program: There is a buddy program available for all the exchange students. For more information you can visit the following link: http://www.unav.es/servicio/internacional/mentoring Academic Advising: Students are given academic advisement through the semester. Professors and Assistants are available through the week and are required to post hours. Tutors and extra assistance can be arraigned. International Student Services: The International Relations Office of the School of Economics and Business Administration hosts events through the semester and is available to assist students with their diverse needs. http://www.unav.es/servicio/internacional/ Computer Services: All students are given an e-mail address, personal access numbers and passwords to access all computer labs and Wi-Fi. On-Campus Facilities: Cafeterias in all buildings, University Hospital, Sports Complex, multiple libraries and Reading Rooms, Copy Centers are available.